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School Hours: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
School building opens for students at 9:00 AM
Office: 703-988-8900
Attendance: 703-988-8989
September 25, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Virginia Run Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Fall Newsletter and Parent Coffee
- Coffee with the Principal at The Meadows
- Positivity Project at Virginia Run
- Book Fair Volunteers Needed
- PTA Social Vice President Needed
- Join the VRES PTA
- Virginia Run Fall Fun Night - Save the Date!
- PTA Fall Fun Night Volunteers and Donations
- VRES Spirit Wear!
- Foster’s Grille Spirit Night
- Donut Drive-Thru Fundraiser
- No Fuss Fundraiser!
- Card My Yard
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- PTA Meeting Dates
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
- Monthly Lunch Menu
1. Virginia Run Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Fall Newsletter and Parent Coffee
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in grades K-8. Learning experiences are designed to develop higher-level thinking through enrichment, acceleration, and extension of the Program of Studies (POS).
Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AART) work together to provide all levels of service.
Please click on this link (Spanish translation) to read important testing updates and information about the continuum of advanced services in Fairfax County.
A parent coffee will be held in the library on Monday September 30th from 9:30 until 10:30 AM. Brittany Wade, AART, will provide an overview about the continuum of Advanced Academic services (levels I through IV) and also briefly review the screening process for Advanced Academic services. Please note a separate parent information meeting will be held in late October specifically for the screening process for full time (level IV) services for parents of students in grades 2 through 6.
Please RSVP to the parent coffee by signing up at this link.
If your child is new to Fairfax County in grades 3-6 and you want your child screened for full time advanced services, the fall deadline is October 15th, 2024.
Please contact Brittany Wade bwade@fcps.edu.
2. Coffee with the Principal at The Meadows
Please join Mr. Gerstner for coffee, donuts, and conversation on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at The Meadows of Chantilly Club House, 4200 Airline Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151.
Topics will include:
- We want to get to know you and learn how we can work together.
- How would you like to be included in your child’s education?
- Do you have any questions or concerns?
Coffee with the Principal Flyer - English
Coffee with the Principal Flyer - Spanish
Mrs. Carey's class working on comprehension, using their new Benchmark consumables.
3. Positivity Project at Virginia Run
This week our school will focus on the character strength of Perspective. This means understanding and appreciating different points of view. Perspective, often seen as wisdom, goes beyond intelligence. People with this strength are valued for their advice because they see the big picture and understand complex issues.
Those with perspective can get to the heart of difficult matters and bring clarity. They are honest, ethical, and good at seeing what truly matters. This helps them stay calm and learn from mistakes. By reflecting on their own feelings and thoughts, they can empathize with others and offer strong listening and questioning skills. They help their groups navigate challenges and find opportunities for success.
To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families.
Mrs. Bentley’s 3rd grade class learns how to view a video for information, and use that knowledge in their writing.
4. Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to VRES! It will run October 15th- 21st. To make it the best it can be, we need your support. Please SIGN UP for any days/times you can help. It’s sure to be a great time! More Book Fair details are coming soon!
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5. PTA Social Vice President Needed
The PTA Board needs a Social Vice President! Our current Social VP, Cara Priester, accepted a position as 6th grade teacher at VRES beginning this year. Congratulations Cara! We are thrilled to have her as a teacher, but sad to see her take the step of vacating her PTA Board seat. Thank you for all you did in this role last year!
We’re looking for an individual who thrives on celebrating others! We’re so lucky to have such an amazing staff and we want to ensure that they are recognized. The role of the Social VP is to oversee volunteers and committees to organize social events for our school community and to recognize our teachers and staff in various ways throughout the school year.
If you’re interested in joining our PTA Board, or if you have any questions, please contact Cara Priester at vresvpsocial@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
6. Join the VRES PTA
Join the VRES PTA TODAY! Your dues help fund PTA sponsored events, staff support, and school improvements. You will have access to the school directory, receive newsletters with information regarding events, yearbook pre-order sales, and more! Join by October 2nd to be entered into a raffle. The class with the most memberships wins a popsicle party!
To join, return the form that was sent home in the Wednesday folder with your payment.
PTA Membership Form 24-25 - English
PTA Membership Form 24-25 - Spanish
7. Virginia Run Fall Fun Night - Save the Date!
Save the Date! Virginia Run’s Fall Fun Night will be held on October 18th at VRES from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. Bring the whole family for an evening of Fall Fun Activities. See the schedule below.
5:30 - 8:00 - Fall Festival, Cafeteria, Gym, Lobby, Kiss ‘n Ride Loop
5:30 - 6:30 - Trunk or Treat, Bus Loop
5:30 - 7:30 - Book Fair, Library
Save the Date Fall Fest 2024 Flyer
Pre-order food by using the form that was sent home in the Wednesday folder.
Fall Fest 2024 Food Order Sales
8. PTA Fall Fun Night Volunteers and Donations
We look forward to seeing students and their families at the annual VRES Fall Fun Night on October 18. This evening is a favorite of students, staff and families which includes Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest and the Scholastic Book Fair. To make the event a success the PTA relies on donations and volunteers. Please use the links below to view opportunities to support this event. Additionally, for those planning to partake in Trunk or Treat part of the evening, we kindly ask for a donation of one bag of candy or non-candy items per child participating. These donations, as well as donations towards the Fall Festival , may be dropped off in the designated area in the foyer.
Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA4AA2BA4FB6-51001139-fall#/
Donation Requests: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA4AA2BA4FB6-50994562-fall#/
9. VRES Spirit Wear!
Order your VRES Spirit Wear Today! There are 3 ways to order. You can order by using the form that was sent home in the Wednesday folder, by using the QR code provided on the form, or by going to VRESPTA.PTboard.com. Cash or checks made payable to VRES PTA. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, October 10th. Your order will be delivered to your child’s classroom in October. Please contact VRESVPFundraising@yahoo.com.
Spirit Wear Flyer - English
Spirit Wear Flyer - Spanish
10. Foster’s Grille Spirit Night
Our next Spirit Night will be on October 7, 2024 at Foster’s Grille, 5007-E Westone Plaza Drive, Chantilly, from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. Dine in or pick up.
15% of proceeds will be donated to the VRES PTA!
fostersgrille.com
11. Donut Drive-Thru Fundraiser
Help us support our kids! Virginia Run will have a Donut Drive-Thru on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM in the VRES Kiss ‘n Ride lane. Donuts are $16 per box. You may also order certificates that can be redeemed for one dozen glazed donuts at any Krispy Kreme. To order your donuts and/or certificates, please return the lower portion of the form that went home in the Wednesday folder with payment made out to VRES PTA OR order online at https://vrespta.ptboard.com by October 14, 2024.
Questions? Email Heather Ervin at heyheatherrice@hotmail.com.
Donut Drive-Thru Fall 2024 - English
Donut Drive-Thru Fall 2024 - Spanish
12. No Fuss Fundraiser!
Would you like to support the VRES PTA, but not have to fuss with any fundraising events this year, guilt-free?! Then this fundraiser is for you! Use the QR code on the flyer that was sent home in the Wednesday folder to support Virginia Run!
VRES No Fuss Fundraiser 24-25
13. Card My Yard
Support our school by using Card My Yard Centreville! Our school receives $10 for each order. You will save $10 too. Use the code VRESCVILLE10 when ordering.
Card My Yard Flyer - English
Card My Yard Flyer - Spanish
14. Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Students and staff greatly appreciate the support we receive from the PTA. All parents are encouraged to join the PTA and help make the 2024-2025 school year successful for all students.
PTA Board for 2024-2025:
President: Christina Minogue
Treasurer: Matthew Reklau
Secretary: Laura McAndrews
VP of Fundraising: Amanda Prindle
VP of Education: Kimberly Wilson
VP of Social: Cara Priester
To stay informed regarding all upcoming PTA activities, visit the PTA website at https://vrespta.ptboard.com/.
If you would like to reach the Board, please email VirginiaRunPTA@gmail.com.
15. PTA Meeting Dates for 2024-2025
PTA Meeting Dates for the 2024-2025 school year. Meetings start at 7:00 PM.
10/8- General Meeting
11/12 – General Meeting
2/11 – General Meeting
3/11 – General Meeting
4/8 – General Meeting
5/13- General Meeting
16. Important Upcoming Dates
9/30: AAP Overview Parent Coffee at 9:30 AM in the Library
10/3: Rosh Hashanah- Student Holiday
10/4: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
10/7: Coffee with the Principal at The Meadows from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10/14: Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
10/15-10/21: VRES Book Fair
10/17: Picture Day
10/18: VRES Fall Festival
10/28: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
10/31: End of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Student Release at 2:00 PM
11/1: Diwali- Student Holiday
11/4: School Planning Day- Student Holiday
11/5: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
11/11: Veterans Day- Student Holiday
11/21: Thanksgiving Lunch - All Grade Levels - Parents Invited
11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break- Student Holiday
12/9: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
12/11: Winter Chorus Concert
12/23-1/3: Winter Break- Student Holiday
1/20: Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday- Student Holiday
1/28: End of Quarter 2
1/29: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
2/17: Washington’s Birthday and President’s Day- Student Holiday
2/24: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
3/17: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
3/28: End of Quarter 3
3/31: Eid-al-Fitr- Student Holiday
4/1: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
4/14-4/18: Spring Break- Student Holiday
4/28: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
5/19: Early Release Monday- Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
5/26: Memorial Day- Student Holiday
6/11: Last Day of School- 2 Hour Student Release at 2:00 PM
View the calendar online here: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf/2024-2025-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf
17. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
18. Monthly Lunch Menu
Please use this link to view the Virginia Run ES Lunch Menu.
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